If you’ve been a Christian for more than a few days, your faith has been tested. And this is consistent with scripture. God will test us to see if our faith is genuine and to make us stronger (note 1) and he will discipline us (2). Our enemy will test us to try to destroy our … Continue reading HOW TO KEEP YOUR FAITH
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DEAR GOD, WHY DID YOU MAKE?
(this post is a continuation of the previous one, titled "Throwing paint for the glory of God") DEAR GOD, WHY DID YOU MAKE? Dear God, why did you have to make A thing to look like that? It seems as though you took some paint And threw it with a splat - Why did you form the toad, … Continue reading DEAR GOD, WHY DID YOU MAKE?
ARE CHRISTIANS ALL HYPOCRITES?
In several years of Bible study I’ve noticed that the only people Jesus Christ ever got angry with were those he labeled “hypocrites”.These were invariably people who were “religious” leaders, but were not living out the life they pressured others into living. He didn’t similarly lambast his disciples, so at least he didn’t think all … Continue reading ARE CHRISTIANS ALL HYPOCRITES?
LIFE, LOVE AND LOGIC
When I was young, it seemed that life was so wonderful, A miracle, oh it was beautiful, magical. And all the birds in the trees, they'd be singing so happily, Joyfully, playfully watching me. But then they sent me away to teach me how to be sensible, Logical, responsible, practical. And they showed me a … Continue reading LIFE, LOVE AND LOGIC
THE RAPTURE AND THE WRATH OF GOD
I’ve written in previous posts on the subject of the Pre-Tribulation view of the Rapture, and the idea that many American Christians have concerning the wrath of God. “God is too loving to let us suffer through the Tribulation” they will say, and we are “not appointed to wrath”. Well, if this is the case, why, I … Continue reading THE RAPTURE AND THE WRATH OF GOD





